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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Cat Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 49% Voltron 25% Artifacts 7% Aggro 3% Cats 1%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Balan, Wandering Knight players are trying out in Cats decks.

Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+25% Synergy $0.12
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+22% Synergy $1.38

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Balan, Wandering Knight's Cats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cats theme.

Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+68% Synergy $0.29
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+68% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+68% Synergy $1.51
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+68% Synergy $2.73
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+62% Synergy $2.32
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+59% Synergy $2.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+59% Synergy $3.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+59% Synergy $3.49
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+57% Synergy $0.50
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+56% Synergy $5.07

Top Cards

The staple cards most Balan, Wandering Knight Cats decks run as their core.

Raksha Golden Cub Raksha Golden Cub
+53% Synergy $0.65
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+52% Synergy $2.53
Dispatch Dispatch
+51% Synergy $0.36
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+51% Synergy $2.98
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $3.54
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+45% Synergy $0.87
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+39% Synergy $1.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Balan, Wandering Knight Cats game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $38.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $57.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.85
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.20

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cats plan in Balan, Wandering Knight decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Leonin Elder Leonin Elder
+45% Synergy $0.36
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+44% Synergy $0.37
Sunspear Shikari Sunspear Shikari
+42% Synergy $0.17
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+42% Synergy $0.35
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+41% Synergy $2.23
King of the Pride King of the Pride
+37% Synergy $0.38
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+36% Synergy $0.29
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+32% Synergy $5.89
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+24% Synergy $0.38
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+23% Synergy $8.56
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
+23% Synergy $0.49
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+22% Synergy $0.44
Leonin Lightbringer Leonin Lightbringer
+19% Synergy $0.16
Kemba's Legion Kemba's Legion
+19% Synergy $0.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $30.24
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+18% Synergy $0.33
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+17% Synergy $0.39
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+17% Synergy $4.60
Stalking Leonin Stalking Leonin
+15% Synergy $0.28
Skyhunter Skirmisher Skyhunter Skirmisher
+14% Synergy $0.20
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+14% Synergy $0.33
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+14% Synergy $0.50
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+13% Synergy $4.20
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+12% Synergy $8.83
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Cat Sacred Cat
+11% Synergy $0.41
Leonin Den-Guard Leonin Den-Guard
+11% Synergy $0.11
Seht's Tiger Seht's Tiger
+11% Synergy $0.46
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+11% Synergy $0.31
Basri's Acolyte Basri's Acolyte
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Lost Leonin Lost Leonin
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+10% Synergy $0.29
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+10% Synergy $0.64
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+10% Synergy $0.11
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+9% Synergy $0.38
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+9% Synergy $0.24
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+9% Synergy $0.25
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+8% Synergy $21.10
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+7% Synergy $3.15
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+7% Synergy $0.29
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+6% Synergy $20.49
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.97
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+1% Synergy $0.31
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $18.88
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-7% Synergy $3.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-11% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $58.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Balan, Wandering Knight's Cats deck ahead.

Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+39% Synergy $1.53
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy $0.36
Resistance Reunited Resistance Reunited
+19% Synergy $0.25
Condemn Condemn
+12% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.10
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+10% Synergy $0.28
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+10% Synergy $0.28
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+7% Synergy $4.99
Cosmium Blast Cosmium Blast
+7% Synergy $0.11
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.37
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+6% Synergy $0.22
Joust Through Joust Through
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.28
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.26
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.22
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.15
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $6.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $9.88
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $10.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.69
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.87
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.78
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $1.44
Reprieve Reprieve
-7% Synergy $2.01
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $9.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $5.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $16.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-18% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-31% Synergy $0.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cats game plan forward for Balan, Wandering Knight.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+30% Synergy $9.39
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.25
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.70
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+15% Synergy $0.84
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.61
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.46
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.36
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.17
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $3.67
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $12.76
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.93
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.63
Austere Command Austere Command
-21% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Balan, Wandering Knight Cats decks.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+46% Synergy $3.79
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $2.18
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+34% Synergy $1.45
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+34% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $42.28
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+32% Synergy $0.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.42
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+31% Synergy $18.28
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+30% Synergy $0.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $29.75
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+28% Synergy $14.24
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+28% Synergy $0.31
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+28% Synergy $5.64
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+28% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+28% Synergy $9.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $29.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+26% Synergy $38.90
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+26% Synergy $45.84
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+26% Synergy $0.35
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+26% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+25% Synergy $1.39
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+25% Synergy $0.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.56
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+22% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+20% Synergy $6.92
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+19% Synergy $16.83
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.10
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+18% Synergy $14.74
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+18% Synergy $4.15
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+18% Synergy $0.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $4.30
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+17% Synergy $9.97
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.47
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+15% Synergy $7.38
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $17.27
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+15% Synergy $19.49
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+15% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $5.18
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $20.33
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $9.88
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+13% Synergy $10.10
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+13% Synergy $1.25
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+12% Synergy $0.41
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $2.19
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $12.64
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $0.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $1.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-45% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cats strategy in Balan, Wandering Knight decks.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.58
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+32% Synergy $16.82
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+31% Synergy $0.90
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+26% Synergy $6.97
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+10% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.33
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+7% Synergy $0.37
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+6% Synergy $0.30
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $8.00
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.35
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $3.05
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.06
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $8.73
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+3% Synergy $0.45
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+2% Synergy $2.10
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.40
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $10.65
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $16.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $5.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Balan, Wandering Knight's Cats game plan.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+26% Synergy $0.80
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+19% Synergy $1.49
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+10% Synergy $1.65
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+9% Synergy $41.10
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $8.58
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $2.39
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+5% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Balan, Wandering Knight Cats decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.37
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $3.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+13% Synergy $0.55
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $14.54
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.24
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+7% Synergy $0.66
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $1.41
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.92
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.90
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.96
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $10.65
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $6.13
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $5.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $4.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $45.74
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-19% Synergy $7.39

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Balan, Wandering Knight's Cats strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+12% Synergy $20.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.09
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $229.58
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $13.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Balan, Wandering Knight's Cats decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Balan, Wandering Knight: Cats.

Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower